Laborer (Seasonal)

Do you love the outdoors? Would you like hands-on work helping to maintain our buildings and grounds? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has an excellent opportunity as a seasonal Laborer. If you are a positive and productive person that enjoys being busy, then this job is for you!

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As a Laborer, you will work in state and federal buildings and the surrounding grounds at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will cut grass, trim trees, and assist with landscaping. You will also, load and unload supplies, move furniture, and set up picnic areas and barriers. This role requires the ability assist maintenance staff with manual labor and preventive maintenance tasks. In addition, you will work in various weather conditions, use power equipment, and adhere to general safety rules at all times.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time seasonal employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Positions are temporary from April 14, 2025 through September 26, 2025.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hourly rate: In some cases, the hourly rate may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.